Movies by Nelson George
Welcome to our dedicated selection of films directed by Nelson George. Here, you can explore a diverse range of works that highlight Nelson George’s unique vision, storytelling style, and contribution to the world of cinema. Whether you’re an avid fan or discovering Nelson george’s filmography for the first time, this collection will guide you through critically acclaimed masterpieces, hidden gems, and influential titles that have shaped the director’s legacy.
Thriller 40 (2023)
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Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.
Say Hey, Willie Mays! (2022)
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Follow Willie Mays’ life both on and off the field over five decades as he navigated the American sports landscape and the country’s ever-evolving cultural backdrop, all while helping to define what it means to be one of America’s first Black sports superstars. He left an indelible mark in New York City and San Francisco, building a love affair with both cities’ fans.
The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story (2016)
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Wanda Pratt works tirelessly to raise three children, including future NBA basketball player Kevin Durant.
A Ballerina's Tale (2015)
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A feature documentary on African American ballerina Misty Copeland that examines her prodigious rise, her potentially career ending injury alongside themes of race and body image in the elite ballet world.
Finding the Funk (2014)
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Finding the Funk is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the '60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebrate Sly & the Family Stone, then to Dayton the birthplace of so many of Funk's originators, then onto Detroit where from the ashes of Motown, P-Funk's Mothership arose, and then to LA where a new crop of musicians are creating their own Funk history. On our journey into Funk, we talk to legends Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Nona Hendryx, Maceo Parker, Bernie Worrell, and Steve Arrington and their descendants Mike D, D'Angelo,
Life Support (2007)
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The true-life story of a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and became a positive role model and an AIDS activist in the black community.